Jonesboro, AR Home Security Systems

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What types of services do security consultants provide?

Physical security consultants can help make sure your property's physical and electronic security systems are up to snuff, and they can offer recommendations that can reduce vulnerability. Cyber security consultants provide services that offer protection from hacking and other cyber crimes.

What is the cost of hiring a security consultant?

The cost of hiring a security consultant can run $150-$200 per hour, and the rate will vary based on the scope of services required. In many cases, a preliminary security assessment will need to be performed to get a sense of what kind of effort will be required to create a safe environment. Some security consultants offer this assessment free of charge.

What education and training does a security consultant usually have?

To become a security consultant, you need specific education and training. A bachelor's degree is required, and security consultants have majors in disciplines ranging from criminal justice to computer science. Physical security consultants might have professional experience in law enforcement. Many employers prefer candidates who have pursued additional certification, and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants offers the Certified Security Consultant designation for those working in this field. To get this credential, candidates need to pass a 100-question multiple-choice exam and meet certain requirements concerning education and professional experience.

What is a security consultant?

A security consultant is a professional skilled in providing assistance with neutralizing and preventing various types of security threats. Some security consultants focus on the details associated with physically securing a property. Others are skilled in cyber security, and can help prevent and address computer hacking and other related issues.

What is the difference between a security consultant and an analyst?

Security consultants advise clients on strategies they can use to protect physical property or shield their computer networks from various cyber threats, and they may also offer assistance with the implementation of these protocols. For example, to foster a safer work environment, a security consultant may advise a company to install surveillance cameras or implement more rigorous background checks for new hires. A security consultant may also analyze a company’s IT system for weaknesses, and develop protocols designed to prevent unauthorized access. Security analysts tend to focus largely on the day-to-day execution of a company’s security measures. For example, a security analyst may monitor a company’s computer networks to make sure security hasn’t been breached. If a breach occurs, the analyst will work to seal the security hole. A security analyst may also handle day-to-day reporting regarding a company’s physical conditions and risks, as well as the coordination of a response effort in emergency situations.

What are the types of security consultants?

There are two types of security consultants:

Physical security consultants are concerned with protecting physical property, and they specialize in things such as perimeter fences, exterior access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection.

Cyber security consultants specialize in computerized, network, and data security, and offer protection against hacking and similar threats.

What are the types of surveillance cameras?

Surveillance cameras come in three types: fixed, pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ), and 360-degree. There are also different types of camera housing: fixed box (traditional highly visible style used to house fixed cameras), dome (used with 360-degree cameras), bullet, outdoor (weatherproof), and covert/discreet. The smallest cameras/housing are pinhole or “spy” cameras that can be placed in a book, a smoke detector, a digital radio or, for children’s rooms, in a stuffed animal.Beyond basic types of camera, there are extra features that often define the entire camera. For example, motion detector cameras, low light cameras, and night-vision cameras.Buying surveillance cameras isn’t just about the equipment; it’s about the system the cameras are connected to. Systems can be wired or WiFi, and transmit data via IP or CCTV or standard WiFi.

Where is the best placement for home surveillance cameras?

The best placement of home surveillance cameras is typically over the entry points to the house--positioned to give a good view of all activity around that entry point, but too high up to reach. Since visible home surveillance cameras are proven to deter thieves, many people put several false or dummy cameras in prominent places around the home and yard, and place the real cameras so that they’re harder to see and/or reach. In addition to placing cameras above the front door, garage door, ground-level windows, and back door, experts recommend them for any exterior entrances to the basement as well.

How much does it cost to install a surveillance system?

The average cost to have a four-camera surveillance system professionally installed is between $1,400-1,500. The range people pay for the entire system is much broader--between $700-$2,100--and varies according to how many cameras are being installed, the quality of the equipment, and whether it’s necessary to pay for a permit. Also, average costs vary by city. Wired systems cost more to install than wireless.

Do surveillance cameras work in case of a power outage?

Surveillance cameras might work in a power outage, depending on the type of cameras. Those that transmit data over the internet will stop working once the internet goes out (this is common in power outages). IP cameras also tend to lose connectivity during power outages because they run off wireless network. Surveillance systems that work off phone lines will go out if phone service goes down. To ensure that a surveillance camera security system continues to work during power outages, have it set up with backup batteries, and use a company that has backup protocol so that if one data transmission system goes down, the system will switch to the backup.